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Table of Contents

100 Accounts and backup

101 Samsung Cloud

102 Advanced features

102 Motions and gestures
103 Dual Messenger

104 Digital Wellbeing and parental

controls

105 Battery and device care

105  Optimising your device
105 Battery
106 Storage
106 Memory
106  Device protection
106  Ultra data saving

107 Apps
107  General management
108 Accessibility
109  Software update
109  Remote support
110  About phone

Appendix

111 Troubleshooting
116 Removing the battery

Settings

79 Introduction
79 Samsung account
79 Connections

81 Wi-Fi
82 Bluetooth
83 NFC and contactless payments

(NFC-enabled models)

84  Data saver
84  Mobile data only apps
85  Mobile Hotspot
85  More connection settings

87 Sounds and vibration

87 Sound quality and effects
88 Separate app sound

88 Notifications
89 Display

90 Motion smoothness
90 Changing the screen mode or

adjusting the display colour

91 Wallpaper
91 Themes
92 Home screen
92 Lock screen

93 Smart Lock
93 Always On Display

94 Biometrics and security

95 Face recognition
97 Fingerprint recognition

99 Privacy
100 Location
100 Google

Summary of Contents for SM-E225F/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 06 2021 Rev 1 0 SM E225F DS SM M225FV DS...

Page 2: ...fication panel 33 Screen capture 34 Entering text Apps and features 36 Installing or uninstalling apps 37 Phone 40 Contacts 42 Messages 43 Internet 44 Camera 55 Gallery 58 AR Zone 61 Multi window 64 S...

Page 3: ...hooting 116 Removing the battery Settings 79 Introduction 79 Samsung account 79 Connections 81 Wi Fi 82 Bluetooth 83 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 84 Data saver 84 Mobile data only a...

Page 4: ...ustomise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting...

Page 5: ...tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If...

Page 6: ...pps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB c...

Page 7: ...direct sunlight When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device...

Page 8: ...the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be discon...

Page 9: ...s and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase U...

Page 10: ...Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Rear camera Flash Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS...

Page 11: ...e speaker or receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its...

Page 12: ...eenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side k...

Page 13: ...harger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the el...

Page 14: ...to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as...

Page 15: ...gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray...

Page 16: ...rd Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and typ...

Page 17: ...rting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or reco...

Page 18: ...facturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of...

Page 19: ...e emergency mode press and hold the Side key and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off...

Page 20: ...o sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID o...

Page 21: ...you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other...

Page 22: ...2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Co...

Page 23: ...r pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscree...

Page 24: ...me Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hidi...

Page 25: ...rds to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite app...

Page 26: ...me Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide informatio...

Page 27: ...cut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the s...

Page 28: ...ed The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the s...

Page 29: ...information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a facto...

Page 30: ...ode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the stat...

Page 31: ...panel View the notification details and perform various actions Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification sett...

Page 32: ...e 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap SmartView and select the device you want Controlling...

Page 33: ...capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a scr...

Page 34: ...input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard...

Page 35: ...re music links Share video links Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard mode Change the keyboard size Enter stickers Some features may not be available dependin...

Page 36: ...ect an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Setting...

Page 37: ...ew or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic f...

Page 38: ...l numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an...

Page 39: ...ers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call...

Page 40: ...hem from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with y...

Page 41: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing...

Page 42: ...to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list sel...

Page 43: ...r information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger down...

Page 44: ...videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s priv...

Page 45: ...e appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your d...

Page 46: ...area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and expo...

Page 47: ...in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire s...

Page 48: ...aits with a wide angle shot of the landscape or people tap 3 Tap to take a picture Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone o...

Page 49: ...adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background blur adjustment bar The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Us...

Page 50: ...moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in pictures Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperat...

Page 51: ...or a plain wall Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area ou...

Page 52: ...edit the slow motion section tap Editor and drag the section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket Slow motion section End bracket Section editing bar Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as p...

Page 53: ...HEIF Selfies Use wide angle for group selfies Set the device to automatically switch to a wide angle selfie when there are more than two people in the frame Save selfies as previewed Set the device t...

Page 54: ...ad them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last s...

Page 55: ...by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and d...

Page 56: ...image with others Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites Some features may not be available depending on the model Cropping enlarge...

Page 57: ...t forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust...

Page 58: ...sing the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin The files will be deleted after a certain period Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Recycle...

Page 59: ...sages or on a social network Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers 2 Tap Make custom stickers at the bottom of the screen 3 Edit stickers how you want and tap S...

Page 60: ...the model AR Emoji Studio Edit or decorate your emoji in the AR Emoji Studio You can also create clothes with custom patterns and colours for your emoji Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio...

Page 61: ...un multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used a...

Page 62: ...ecent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them toget...

Page 63: ...pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the cent...

Page 64: ...for the initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the service provider or model Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data re...

Page 65: ...our network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards li...

Page 66: ...to your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished com...

Page 67: ...obal Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality an...

Page 68: ...Calendar app and tap Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Register to do items as reminders...

Page 69: ...te multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap Delete Radio Launch the Radio app Before you use this app you must connect an earphone which serves as the radio ant...

Page 70: ...ected earphone Tap Play through speaker Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While m...

Page 71: ...k the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the ca...

Page 72: ...n the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then t...

Page 73: ...rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the background when there is not enough memory Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the...

Page 74: ...evice and connect to it by following the on screen instructions Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content The devices you can connect may vary depend...

Page 75: ...uick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file tran...

Page 76: ...etooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app t...

Page 77: ...es such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected...

Page 78: ...You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on t...

Page 79: ...Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files wi...

Page 80: ...a saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when...

Page 81: ...p next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi D...

Page 82: ...to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the oth...

Page 83: ...een tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure t...

Page 84: ...the status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allowed to use data while Data saver is on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always u...

Page 85: ...n network switch to deactivate it If you activate the Auto Hotspot feature you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account More connection setti...

Page 86: ...ettings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search f...

Page 87: ...n System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound...

Page 88: ...ounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media...

Page 89: ...rt shield Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying this feature Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colou...

Page 90: ...the Settings screen tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate High Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 90 Hz Standard Use a stan...

Page 91: ...ncrease Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid 2...

Page 92: ...device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Lunar calendar Set the device to show the lunar calendar date on t...

Page 93: ...On Display You can view information such as the clock or calendar or control music playback on the screen when it is turned off You can also check notifications for new messages or missed calls The A...

Page 94: ...view the version of the biometrics security patch and check for updates Google Play Protect Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn about potential harm and remove them Securit...

Page 95: ...sing the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure...

Page 96: ...Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is...

Page 97: ...the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you...

Page 98: ...ith your finger In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a me...

Page 99: ...ints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete a...

Page 100: ...e features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Accounts and backup Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also sign in to accounts such as your...

Page 101: ...Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up 3 Tap Done Some data will not be backed up To check wh...

Page 102: ...ing the device with one hand Screenshots Change the settings for screenshots Show contacts when sharing content Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow...

Page 103: ...ecognition sensor This feature is not available when the sensor is detecting your fingerprint Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right...

Page 104: ...al controls for your children and manage their digital use On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Screen time Set goals for how much you use your device a day App timers Lim...

Page 105: ...not in use Tap Automation Auto optimise daily and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to...

Page 106: ...To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Device protection Check the device s security status This feature scans your device f...

Page 107: ...peed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard setti...

Page 108: ...igure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see other recomm...

Page 109: ...update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Security updates inf...

Page 110: ...ormation such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software...

Page 111: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PI...

Page 112: ...tions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again...

Page 113: ...nectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues...

Page 114: ...files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from you...

Page 115: ...ion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notifi...

Page 116: ...p storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom...

Page 117: ...on storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi...

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